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WD My Book WDBBGB0160HBK - hard drive - 16 TB - USB 3.0
Hard drive
encrypted
16 TB
external (desktop)
USB 3.0
256-bit AES
black
Weight: 1.38 KG
- Complete backup
- Password protection
- Watch the power of My Book come to life
- Do more with discovery
- Easy to use
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Overview
Compact outside. Powerful inside. Store massive amounts of photos, videos, music, and documents with My Book desktop storage.
Main Specifications
- Product Description
- WD My Book WDBBGB0160HBK - hard drive - 16 TB - USB 3.0
- Type
- Hard drive - external (desktop)
- Capacity
- 16 TB
- Interface
- USB 3.0
- Hardware Encryption
- Yes
- Features
- Password authentication, automatic backup, exFAT formatted
- Power Source
- Included AC adapter
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 49 mm x 139.3 mm x 170.6 mm
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3-year warranty
- Encryption Algorithm
- 256-bit AES
- Enclosure Colour
- Black
Associated Documents
Product Features
Complete backup
Equipped with WD Backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music, and documents.
Password protection
The My Book drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security tools helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password.
Watch the power of My Book come to life
We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life.
Watch the power of My Book come to life
Western Digital lives hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life.
Do more with discovery
Included WD Discovery software connects to popular social media and cloud storage services, like Facebook, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Import your photos, videos, and docs to the My Book drive to help preserve your online life. WD Discovery can also be used to manage your drive with WD Drive Utilities.
Easy to use
My Book desktop storage is ready to use out of the box so you can start transferring files, saving your memories and backing up right away. It comes with all the software you need to help protect your data, including WD Backup and WD Security software and is compatible with Time Machine.
What's in the box
WD My Book WDBBGB0160HBK - hard drive, USB 3.0 cable, Power adapter, Software
Specifications
General
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Width
- 49 mm
- Capacity
- 16 TB
- Height
- 170.6 mm
- Depth
- 139.3 mm
- Features
- Password authentication, automatic backup, exFAT formatted
- Device Type
- Hard drive - external (desktop)
- Interface
- USB 3.0
- Encryption Algorithm
- 256-bit AES
- Hardware Encryption
- Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 3 years
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included
- 1 x USB 3.0 cable - external
- Enclosure Colour
- Black
- Localisation
- Worldwide
Power
- Power Device
- Power adapter
- Power Source
- Included AC adapter
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 5 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 35 °C
- Max Storage Temperature
- 65 °C
- Min Storage Temperature
- -20 °C
Performance
- Interface Transfer Rate
- 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
Software / System Requirements
- OS Required
- Windows 10 or later, Apple macOS 11 or later
- Software Included
- WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
Connections & Expansion
- Interfaces
- 1 x USB 3.0





